Villa #2 Shrimp

Cozy stay at this beautiful villa. Great customer service, was very fast to respond to questions we had. Highly recommend for a fun and comfortable stay.

Donald - Posted: 7/29/2025

Great place to stay and get away, was clean and just as described. GREAT location in the middle in AMI.

Sandra - Posted: 7/25/2025

Thank you for the positive review of your stay, Sandra. I'm pleased to hear that the accommodations were clean and met your expectations. The convenient location in the middle of AMI is certainly a great benefit. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Thank you,
AMI Locals

Anna Maria Paradise staff

Very nice, very close to beach. Only negative was no dresser or shelf for clothes. Had to live out of suitcase.

Kevin - Posted: 7/19/2025

Cute little place with everything you need. We couldn't find the door to begin with... it is inside the gate by the trashcans. We only stayed one night on our way to south Florida but it would be a nice weekend stay.

Jennifer - Posted: 7/17/2025

Danon Scot - Posted: 5/15/2025

Great place to stay. The staff was very communicative & made the process very easy. Great place for a stay at the beach. Highly recommended.

Jaimito - Posted: 5/11/2025

My 20-year-old daughter and I spent spring break at Villa 2 - Shrimp and had a wonderful stay! Accommodations were newly-renovated, super clean, close to the beach and an easy walk to Publix and other shops/cafes. We appreciated having our own parking spot right beside our little bungalow; a beach chair; a place to hose off after walking back from the beach; and a lovely shared backyard pool. Other guests using the pool were friendly and respectful. Despite the busy-ness of the island at this time of the year, our little spot was quiet and private - loved that! The alarm system attached to the front door was cumbersome to use, but other than that, we thought everything was great and would return in a heartbeat.

Amy - Posted: 4/10/2025

Fantastic location, relaxing vibe, absolutely beautiful and perfect location

Eric - Posted: 3/21/2025

I loved my stay here! They had everything I needed and was clean inside and out. It was a short walk to the beach, Publix, and a strip of shops/restaurants. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Felt completely safe staying during my solo vacation!

Natalie - Posted: 2/25/2025

An absolutely beautiful stay. The room was cute and quiet. I would recommend by far.

Anonymous - Posted: 9/19/2024

We absolutely loved our stay here and will be back! Everything about this place was great! They had great amenities! Chairs and wagon for the beach, along with beach towels! The pool was so relaxing and warm! The room stayed cool and we slept great. Just what we needed for a quick getaway!

Anonymous - Posted: 9/12/2024

Great little spot for our first visit to the island. Location was perfect- close to everything you need. Can’t wait to return.

Anonymous - Posted: 8/3/2024

This Unit is really good for a short stay !

Anonymous - Posted: 7/2/2024

Great location! Will stay again.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/1/2024

We came here to relax and rest. It was exactly what we were looking for. Pool, close to beach and the free trolley can take you anywhere you might want to go on the island. 😎☀️🏝️

Anonymous - Posted: 5/22/2024

Really nice private studio! great having access to a pool on the super crowded beach days. Our studio was tucked away so we didn't have a ton of traffic and it was quiet at night. We loved how close we were to the beach and Publix. Skinny Burgers is really close but the other good restaurants were about 5-6 minute drive.
Checkout and Check In times aren't super nice.
checking should at least be 2pm and checkout should be noon. Also thought was a little high for the space but we understand it was peak season.
Other than that a great place to stay!

Isaac - Posted: 3/30/2024

Isaac, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the pool to be a great addition, especially on busy beach days. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the peacefulness of the location and the convenience of being close to both the beach and nearby amenities like Publix.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the check-in and check-out times, as well as the pricing. We'll definitely take your comments into consideration as we continually strive to improve our guests' experience and provide better value.
We're glad that overall you had a great stay, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. If there's anything else we can do to make your next stay even better, please don't hesitate to let us know!

Anna Maria Paradise staff

My husband and I stayed at Shrimps for a spring break vacation March 2024. We had a great time and the location could not be beat! 2 min walk to the beach. This is a studio, so compact, but had all that we needed as we spent a majority of our time outside, walking on the beach, going to restaurants and shopping! All that we needed for week stay. I would definitely recommend and look forward to our next vacation adventure!

Anonymous - Posted: 3/27/2024

The common area is great with a heated pool and a nice area astroturf area for your pooch to play.

Anonymous - Posted: 2/17/2024

Love the location! Great distance to beach, stores, restaurants. Great community back yard and pool!

Anonymous - Posted: 1/28/2024

The Shrimp was perfect for our one-week vacation. Close to the beach and the stores (grocery, pharmacy, restaurants). Very quiet neighborhood. We felt safe.

Anonymous - Posted: 7/30/2023

Great spot! Maybe 5 doors down from beach....across street from Publix, Walgreens, Pizza place, Chinese, shopping. Quiet. Gorgeous lanscaping. Warm pool!![end of march] Perfect! Clean. Hiccup when we tried to check in...Apt 2 is not labeled clearly =Highly recommend a Numeral 2 on the gate. Very cute. New. Could use a shelf or 2 in bath for toiletries. Would definitely return!!

Anonymous - Posted: 3/25/2023

Great place!

Martin - Posted: 1/9/2023

Thank you for allowing us to host you, Martin!

Anna Maria Paradise staff

We've been to this island get away many times in all different locations and enjoyed every one!!

Anonymous - Posted: 9/27/2022

What a gem tucked away and close to the beach! The small bungalow was perfect for my wife and I -and our small dog! For a small space it works pretty well, the bathroom is a bit tight but manageable. Could use an extra coffee mug and towels -but otherwise perfect!

Anonymous - Posted: 6/27/2022

Perfect location, peaceful property!

Lindsey - Posted: 6/5/2022

Thanks so much for staying with us, Lindsey! We hope to host you again in the future.

Anna Maria Paradise staff

Great location! Quick walk to the most beautiful beach. Both the Villa Shrimp and the whole property were so adorable and well maintained. Awesome pool! Would definitely stay again.

Lauren - Posted: 5/29/2022

Perfect spot for a much needed beach weekend. Great location. Walking distance to the beach and to Publix. Pool is nice for a dip post beach day.

Hannah - Posted: 4/19/2022

Anonymous - Posted: 4/3/2022

Perfect spot for me! Walking distance to the trolley, the beach, groceries and shopping

Anonymous - Posted: 3/14/2022

An amazing set up - just as described! Right across from the beach. The addition of the beach chairs to take to the beach was a great surprise and so useful to help enjoy the amazing beach. Wish we had more time for a longer stay!

Anonymous - Posted: 2/19/2022

Wonderful location! Easy walking distance to the beach, shops, and restaurants. The villa is small, but it has everything you will need. I do wish there would have been an extra blanket available. The heated pool was so relaxing! Communication prior to my trip was excellent.
A couple of things to note: the front door is “loose.” I had to pull it forward to get it to unlock once I entered the code. Checkout is 10:00 am, and their email stated cleaners would arrive at 10:10. Well, the cleaning woman arrived at 9:35 and met me at my door. I felt rushed as she sat in her car waiting for me to load my belongings. They don’t offer a late checkout (FYI). The shower is mostly open and has a rainfall shower head with excellent pressure—loved this! The downside was most everything in the bathroom gets wet.

Denise - Posted: 2/4/2022

Brilliant location to beach and shops, fantastic courtyard area and rooms stocked with everyone one might need! We loved our stay.

Monica - Posted: 12/29/2021

Very nice location and everything is exactly like the pictures! Great communication with the host, simple check in/out and outdoor area is a plus!

Bianca - Posted: 12/20/2021

Great location. Walk to beautiful beach, restaurants, music and grocery store. Quiet, clean!

Rhoda - Posted: 12/16/2021

Thank you for staying with us and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.

Anna Maria Paradise staff

Excellent location, beautiful room

Michael - Posted: 10/29/2021

Great stay near the beach (300 meters). Well maintained grounds with beautiful landscaping. Relaxing pool after the beach.

Curt - Posted: 9/30/2021

I loved that it was close to the beach. just walking distance and the room was super clean beautiful inside and out. the only down fall was the air conditioner wasn’t working properly and the communication for the code to enter room was not sent so I had to get in touch with the company to get it. Would stay again

Anonymous - Posted: 9/7/2021

We absolutely loved the shrimp villa! Had everything thing we needed and more. Clean, comfortable, and the hosts were very accommodating. Great communication easy check in. The place is steps to the beach and the pool was so beautiful. Really appreciated the beach chairs that were provided. Also loved having the ice and water built in the fridge. They provided a great binder in the room full of great information that was super helpful. The outdoor oasis they created with corn hole boards, grills, beautiful lounge chairs and outdoor dining area was incredible! Can’t say enough great things about this place. We will definitely be back. :)

Lampros - Posted: 9/3/2021

This place was amazing! So glad we found it and will be coming back for sure!

Anonymous - Posted: 9/1/2021

Location, Location, Location! Exactly as described with all the amenities described.
Perfect place to stay on the island. Couldn’t have be happier. Clean, bright, welcoming and spacious. We just loved the property. Definitely will book again.
Thank you for the amazing home away from home!
Best
Joe

Joe - Posted: 8/4/2021

Great Stay

Anonymous - Posted: 7/6/2021

We loved our stay here! The place is a bit more spacious than the pictures make it seem. It’s literally a minute walk to the beach! They have lounge chairs, a beach umbrella, and a wagon to pull your stuff. Perfect size for two people! We liked how clean and tidy the place was.

Adrieanna - Posted: 6/18/2021

Hi Adrieanna, We loved having you and hope that you will return to our wonderful property and location. We are so happy that you chose us. We are looking forward to your return.

Anna Maria Paradise staff

We stayed in the Shrimp Villa and it is shrimpy as in its studio size but certainly has everything you need to enjoy your AMI vacation. Their backyard paradise is beautiful and we were lucky to have the pool to ourselves during our stay being early the week. Location is perfect. You are five minutes or less from the nearest beach access, Manatee Beach which has the free trolley pickup spot, and grocery/convienence stores. They don't offer flexibility in regards to an early check in unless you reserve the night prior or there wasn't someone that checked out that morning possibly. Overall great stay and would recommend to others traveling to AMI. Also, make sure to visit Holy Cow Ice Cream :)

Caitlin - Posted: 6/15/2021

Hello Catlin, thank you so much for staying with us at the Shrimp Villa. Love your comment about the shrimpy size lol It's definitely a cute nest egg for people that like the cozy, quaint convenience of a studio set-up. We are so happy to hear that you had a great stay and loved it as much as we do! We are looking forward to your return to the islands.

Anna Maria Paradise staff

Location was fantastic! Loved the close beach access and that it was away from the busiest parts of the beach! Walking distance to restaurants and Publix a plus! Just be mindful if you plan to stay in and grill with the provided grills there aren’t any grilling utensils. That was truly the only down side we experienced! Communication was some of the best and quickest for any Airbnb we have stayed in. Would def recommend the SHRIMP to anyone just looking for a cozy spot to relax and enjoy some beach life!

April - Posted: 6/9/2021

This is a FABULOUS place- clean, updated, beautiful, courtyard with pool was heaven and close proximity to beach was a dream come true!!! 💝

Dee - Posted: 5/30/2021

Thank you so much for staying with us Dee ! We agree the islands and amazing properties are close to Heaven on Earth. We are so happy that you had a great stay. We strive to provide excellent service and care for all of guest. We hope that you will return to us on your next adventure to the island.

Anna Maria Paradise staff

We loved our stay! Great location and perfect for the two of us!

Amanda - Posted: 5/24/2021

Excellent property and location, very clean.

Anonymous - Posted: 5/3/2021

Kristine was extremely helpful and friendly! We only stayed one night the room is small but perfect for a couple!

Anonymous - Posted: 3/26/2021

I had spent a week with family on Anna Maria. This was the perfect place to spend 4 extra days on the island. Very clean and close to shopping and the beach!

Anonymous - Posted: 3/19/2021

The Villa #2, the “Shrimp Shack” is what we called it was perfect after a birthday adventure at Treeump! So cozy and the walk to the beach is so quick! Will definitely be back!!

Anonymous - Posted: 2/2/2021

A small space made to feel big, Shrimp #2 Perfect for short stay Grounds are very comfortable Location perfect for beach and shops

Anonymous - Posted: 1/31/2021

2 blocks from Holmes Beach , great restaurants , super quiet neighborhood. Very clean and accommodating rental. Would definitely rent again

Anonymous - Posted: 1/28/2021

Small be cute and adequate. Great outdoor patio/pool area. Perfect for a short stay.

Anonymous - Posted: 1/3/2021

Great stay....enjoyed the place!

Anonymous - Posted: 1/1/2021

We loved the location and quaint feel of the place. Would definitely come back.

Tiffany - Posted: 12/2/2020

Thank you so much for staying with us, Tiffany! We're glad you enjoyed Islands West and Anna Maria Island. Please come back soon!

Anna Maria Paradise staff

We loved staying at this Airbnb! I expected the room to be small so was pleasantly surprised when it seemed a bit bigger than expected, with a full sized fridge in the fully equipt kitchen. Super clean and stylish. Me and my boyfriend loved hanging by the pool. The shared backyard is pretty beautiful with all the landscaping and multiple BBQs. Felt like we were in Hawaii. Highly recommend!

Kylie - Posted: 11/16/2020

We stayed at The Shrimp with our toddler for a couple days and it was perfect!! The studio is very well designed, appliances are brand new, there are plenty of towels available. The pool is heated so we could also swim at night! I loved that they have sand toys, pool noodles and beach chairs. That would be nice if they could add some beach umbrellas for the guests.

Larissa - Posted: 10/29/2020

My fiancé and I loved our short but sweet stay at the villa shrimp! It was everything we needed and the beautiful beach was just a short walk away. We also really enjoyed the pool/grill area!

Rachel - Posted: 10/22/2020

Perfect perfect perfect!!!

Brittani - Posted: 9/4/2020

Beautiful area

Joshua - Posted: 8/27/2020

Perfect place for our short staycation. Studio was clean, you could sense it as soon as you walked in. Bed was comfortable. Kitchen pretty much has everything you could need. Bathroom a bit tight but it worked out. Pool was nice as well as the "outdoor living room". Grills were available but we didn't use. Beach was just a short walk away. Good location!

Eliezer - Posted: 8/18/2020

Anonymous - Posted: 8/17/2020

This was exactly what we were looking for! The Shrimp was perfect for our stay! We didn’t need to speed a lot of time inside besides to sleep, shower, and eat! The rest of the time we were out at the pool, beach or out exploring! Even so, the property had everything we needed! It was about a 2 block walk to the beach and very close to stores if we needed to get anything! Also, the location is great to access different areas (about a 10-15 minute drive either way) to do some exploring of neighboring towns! Loved the slow paced, beach towns! So relaxing and exactly what we needed!

Anonymous - Posted: 8/11/2020

Excellent location, 2 blocks from the beach, outdoor grill works great (thankfully becausd we did not have any pan/skillet/pot in the unit and we tried to avoid going out for meals) and pool was clean.

Esteban - Posted: 7/28/2020

Had the loveliest weekend in this little villa. Perfect for two people who just wants to relax, and enjoy the pool/beach.

Anonymous - Posted: 7/23/2020

This was an amazing experience! Great location, amenities, extremely close to the beach, quiet, reserved! My only regret is not staying longer. I will def be back again!!

Cynthia - Posted: 7/5/2020

Our honeymoon was postponed until next year due to COVID-19. I happened upon AMI and I couldn't have been more satisfied. I, usually, go to the PCB, Mirimar, Destin area. This tiny house was perfect in size and location. We loved the location to Publix, Walgreens, and the trolley stop. We hope to visit again in the future.

Anonymous - Posted: 7/4/2020

Great location and modern space. Very accessible and private.

Iskra - Posted: 5/31/2020

We really enjoyed this location and the beautiful property! Thanks!!

Anonymous - Posted: 4/8/2020

Definitely would recommend

Anonymous - Posted: 2/25/2020

My boyfriend and I stayed in the Shrimp Villa #2 for a week in February. Although it is quite a small space, it worked out great for us! We loved the outdoor space and took full advantage of the heated pool and grills. It was really nice to have a full size fridge along with a stove and dishwasher - we ended up doing quite a few meals in. Not a lot of counter space to prep food but adequate kitchen supplies to make basic meals. In addition to the outdoor space, the other best part of this property was the proximity to the beach. We loved being able to walk over to the beach and it was great that the rental property had beach chairs we could bring along. We found all the beaches on AMI to be spectacular. The other nice thing about this property was how close it was to the Publix grocery store as well as a CVS and Walgreens among many other shops - all within walking distance. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Anna Maria Island. The only thing we did not like about the Shrimp was the sheets on the bed were kind of scratchy and the fitted sheet did not seem to fit the bed properly - it kept coming off the mattress. However, the mattress itself was comfortable and it was nice to have a king size bed. As other reviewers have said, there isn't really any where to put away clothing (except a small space for hanging clothes) so we were mostly living out of our suitcases but that wasn't a problem for only staying for a week. The check-in process went really smoothly (we received a door code a week prior via email) and I was impressed when someone from AMI Locals called me the day before to make sure I had received the door code and had everything I needed to get into the property the next day. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay in the Shrimp Villa #2 again!

Anonymous - Posted: 2/19/2020

The “Shrimp” is aptly named, but immaculate and charming. Both the host, Lisa, and AMILocals were very responsive and helpful. The property is beautifully landscaped and delightful. We would definitely stay again at this pet friendly offering, but probably in a slightly larger unit.

Anonymous - Posted: 1/20/2020

The Shrimp was a great room for our stay in AMI. We made a few meals in the kitchen area and the bed was big and comfortable. The shared pool area was nice and we had a little sitting area outside our door which was nice as well. Bathroom is a bit tight, which wasn’t a problem for us, but overall we had a great experience and it is a really great location only a block from the beach. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks to Cate for her help in coordinating our stay.

Trent - Posted: 12/27/2019

The Shrimp (Unit 2) was a cozy couple's retreat at Christmas for us.
Central to everything AMI has to offer we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in paradise. The photos (while great) don't do this place justice. It's a gem in the sugar sand. We'll be back :)

Jon - Posted: 12/25/2019

Great retreat 2 blocks away from the beach!

Myron - Posted: 12/21/2019

Private and quiet, walking distance to beach and grocery. Perfect for two.

Anonymous - Posted: 12/16/2019

We really enjoyed our time at this vrbo. The studio had everything we needed and was very clean. It’s less than a five minute walk to the beach, but because of the amazing heated pool we spent more time at the vrbo! We actually extended our time here because we enjoyed it so much and will definitely be back. I do agree with other reviews that the appliances are too large for the studio space though, and could have more storage area instead. The grill next to units 5 & 6 needs a cleaning as well as the lounge chairs.

Anonymous - Posted: 11/14/2019

Incredible place! Loved everything from the pool to the proximity to the ocean. We will be back!

Anonymous - Posted: 10/23/2019

Note to manager- unit 6 needs shower liner changed, it has mold/mildew on it. Bed in unit 6 not as comfortable as unit 2. Not back pain in unit 2. Unit 6 - my back hurt a little. Unit 6 rug needs to be cleaned had a lot of hair attached so I put it outside for our visit. Kinda gross. I cleaned pool one day, needed attention. Pool deck needs to be swept or blown off. Two cushioned need cleaned because of trees. Other than that it was great love the style and layout of the property

Anonymous - Posted: 10/3/2019

It was perfect for two people in a good location. Very clean and cozy and the pool was nice!!!

Anonymous - Posted: 6/20/2019

Ad did not mention grill and hard to reach someone to find out if there was a grill and pull out couch.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/4/2019

This little place is perfect for 2 people. This little place has everything you need in 215 sq. ft. The pool is also PERFECT. Huge deck surrounding the pool and the grounds beyond the deck is all turf with nice outdoor furniture and the perfect amount of palm trees. Spent a lot of nights outside on the couch looking at the stars and listening to the palm trees blow in the wind. I was a little worried about sharing the pool with the other people staying inside the resort, but it was NOT busy at all! There were a total of 3 people in the pool at once the whole week we were there. Lastly, the location is perfect as well! You're very close to Anna Maria if you want good beaches/food, and about the same distance from Bradenton Beach for a little more fun and more restaurants. I am in love with this place and will be back to visit! Lisa Coba (the property manager) was SO accommodating.

Anonymous - Posted: 4/8/2019

I never see before more beautiful place like this. House is so beautiful , big ,clean and fragrant. We make you feel at home and not a stranger . The house is a short walk from the beach which is perfect:)) It was a beautiful holiday !

Anonymous - Posted: 3/3/2019